Saint Michael's Cathedral hosts packed Christmas Eve Mass

the faithful filled St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield for Christmas Eve mass. I had the chance to speak with several attendees about what this special evening meant to them. >> It's the best way to start the holiday season to remember what the season's actually about. Candles flickered, hymns rose, and prayers were whispered as dozens gathered at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield to celebrate the birth of Jesus with a heartfelt Christmas Eve mass. >> Every Christmas Eve, our family comes together and celebrates this wonderful faith tradition at what I think is the most beautiful church in the dasis. This mass drawing worshippers from near and far, including some who made the journey from as far as New York to share in the moment of faith. >> I love being up here and I just I uh I I've been here before and I just really enjoy it and the community is wonderful. >> Bishop William Burn led the service, his words echoing through the cathedral. >> And in Jesus and through Jesus and with Jesus and only in Jesus do we find unity with God. Bishop Burns home filled with messages of hope, renewal, and the enduring light of faith in dark times. >> There's a lot of stuff that needs to be healed in our in our world. And God is the one, and faith is the thing that's going to heal it. So, come home. Come home to God. >> Wednesday's Christmas Eve mass at St. Michael's Cathedral will be broadcasted in its entirely on 22 News on Christmas morning at 11:00.